icefall

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Noun icefall has 1 sense

icefall - a steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall
--₁ is a kind of ice
--₁ is a part of glacier

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Icefall

Noun:

1. A mass of ice that has broken away from a glacier and fallen down a steep slope, often forming a frozen waterfall.

Example sentence: The climbers cautiously approached the treacherous icefall, navigating around the massive blocks of ice.

Verb (Transitive):

1. (Mountaineering) To ascend or descend an icefall using specialized equipment and techniques.

Example sentence: The experienced mountaineers icefall each year, carefully assessing the route and securing themselves to avoid accidents.

Verb (Intransitive):

1. (Of a glacier) To move or flow over a steep slope, often forming an icefall.

Example sentence: The glacier's constant movement caused it to icefall, creating a magnificent frozen cascade.

Adjective:

1. Belonging to or characteristic of a specific region or locality.

Example sentence: The icefall landscape provided a unique and breathtaking view of the local mountains.